10 Questions
Ecosystems are composed of two types of components: the ______________ component and the non-biotic component.
biotic
Solar energy is energy from the ______________.
sun
The process of growing trees in areas that once had forests is called ______________.
Reforestation
Herbivores eat ______________.
plants
Carnivores eat ______________.
other animals
The water cycle involves the constant movement of water from one place to another and changing its ______________.
form
Scavengers and decomposers feed on the dead remains of ______________ and plants.
animals
Ecosystems may be ______________ like forests, grasslands, and deserts, or aquatic like ponds, lakes, and oceans.
terrestrial
Omnivores eat both ______________ and animals.
plants
The non-biotic component of an ecosystem is made up of ______________, air, sunlight, and temperature, etc.
soil
Study Notes
Conservation of Environment
- Using cleaner sources of energy like solar energy, wind energy, and hydropower to reduce pollution.
- Treating sewage and industrial waste water before discharging it into water bodies.
Ecosystems
- Ecosystems are of different sizes and consist of living organisms (biotic components) and non-living things (non-biotic components).
- Biotic components include plants, animals, and microorganisms.
- Non-biotic components include soil, air, sunlight, and temperature.
Food Chains
- Producers are organisms that produce their own food.
- Herbivores eat plants, carnivores eat other animals, and omnivores eat both plants and animals.
- Predators feed on other animals, while scavengers and decomposers feed on dead animals and plants.
Water Cycle
- Water is constantly moving from one place to another and changing its form through the water cycle.
Sustainable Practices
- Reducing the use of chemical fertilizers and using natural substances like manure instead.
- Reforestation involves growing trees in areas that once had forests.
Ecosystem Types
- Terrestrial ecosystems include forests, grasslands, and deserts.
- Aquatic ecosystems include ponds, lakes, and oceans.
Learn about the different methods to conserve the environment, including using cleaner sources of energy, treating sewage, reforestation, and decreasing the use of chemical fertilizers.
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